Crowdchange VS Donorbox
Crowdchange takes 6% plus processing fees on every donation. Donorbox charges 2.95% plus processing. Both platforms cost nonprofits thousands — $600 vs $295 on every $10,000 raised.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Crowdchange VS Donorbox
Zeffy is 100% free, always.
Why choose Zeffy over Crowdchange and Donorbox if you're a nonprofit
🆓
Crowdchange and Donorbox charge fees on every donation — Zeffy doesn't
Crowdchange takes 6% plus card fees, and Donorbox charges 2.95% per gift. Zeffy is 100% free, so every dollar your supporters give goes directly to your cause.
🤝
Your donors give to your mission, not to cover platform costs
Crowdchange and Donorbox ask donors to calculate or cover fees at checkout. Zeffy never charges your nonprofit or your supporters, so giving feels simple and trustworthy.
🚀
Launch campaigns in minutes with tools that work together, not against your budget
Crowdchange locks features behind paid tiers, and Donorbox requires upgrades for peer-to-peer and advanced tools. Zeffy gives you donations, events, raffles, CRM, and email from day one at zero cost.
Frequently asked questions
Can I run events and sell tickets without losing money to fees?
Yes. Zeffy lets you sell event tickets, manage registrations, and check in guests while keeping 100% of ticket sales. Other all-in-one platforms charge 2.95-6% on every ticket sold, plus processing fees.
Do I need separate tools for auctions, raffles, and merchandise sales?
No. Zeffy includes auctions, raffles, and online store features at no cost. Other platforms either don't offer these tools or require paid upgrades and third-party integrations to access them.
How much does Zeffy actually cost compared to other all-in-one fundraising platforms?
Zeffy is 100% free with no platform fees, monthly charges, or hidden costs. Other all-in-one platforms like Crowdchange charge 6% plus processing fees, while Donorbox takes 2.95% per donation. With Zeffy, donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to keep the platform free for nonprofits.
Can I access all fundraising tools without upgrading to paid plans?
Yes. Zeffy gives you donation forms, event ticketing, peer-to-peer campaigns, auctions, raffles, and donor management from day one. Other platforms lock key features behind paid tiers or require expensive add-ons, forcing you to choose between functionality and affordability.
What kind of support can I expect when I need help with my campaigns?
Zeffy offers unlimited email support, live chat, and phone support with real people who understand nonprofits. Other platforms provide email-only help with 24-48 hour response times and slower support during peak giving seasons when you need help most.
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
Related content
Zeffy was built for nonprofits like yours
focus on what matters
Built for small teams with big missions.
Zeffy is the fundraising platform that cuts out the fees, clears up your tech mess, and puts your cause first — so your team, even if you're a small team wearing many hats or a one-person show, can focus on what really matters.
ZERO-FEE
Keep 100% of every dollar.
No platform fees. No processing fees. No catch. We know it sounds too good to be true, but it's not. Every penny goes straight to your mission, while competitors take 2-3% off every donation.
ALL-IN-ONE PLatform
Ditch the tech mess.
Stop bouncing between MailChimp, Eventbrite, and all those spreadsheets. Now you can handle donations, ticket sales, memberships, raffles, and all your donor info in one spot.
plug-and-play
Get going, fast.
Built for teams like yours — whether you're volunteer-led or have limited staff. Set up donation forms, sell tickets, and launch campaigns without needing a tech wizard. It's super easy, and you'll be up and running in minutes.
mobile-first
Fundraise from every device, anywhere.
From QR codes on flyers to Tap-to-Pay on a phone, Zeffy makes it easy to accept donations on the go. Mobile-optimized and offline-ready, so no donor slips through the cracks.
No turnover
Never lose a donor to volunteer transition.
Centralize supporter relationships, automate thank-you messages, and preserve institutional knowledge when board members rotate out.
100,000+ nonprofits trust Zeffy — and keep their fees at $0.
For 7+ years, Zeffy has supported nonprofits with free, user-friendly fundraising tools.
.webp)
As a startup nonprofit with only two members, and no funding (yet) we’d need something with low (or no) fees. Zeffy was a dream come true.
Masey, Loose Ends.
%20(1).webp){kind=avatar}
%20(1).webp)
.webp){kind=avatar}
.webp)
%20(1).webp)
.webp)
SUCCESS STORIES
Zero-fee fundraising in action — nonprofit stories worth sharing.
.webp)
